Coin Topics

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COINS OF ALL COUNTRIES, NUMISMATIC BOOKS, AND PUBLICATIONS

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ISSUE NUMBER TWELVE

JUNE-OCTOBER, 1938

SILVER DOLLAR OF THE CHINESE SOVIET

See Page 8

EDITED BY STUART MOSHER

(COPYRIGHT 1938, BY WAYTE RAYMOND INC, NEW YORK, N. Y.)

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COIN TOPICS

OUR APPROVAL DEPARTMENT

Aside from the coins which we have in sufficient quantity to advertise
in COIN TOPICS, our stock includes a varied selection of both inexpensive
and rare coins. We are always pleased to send such coins on approval to a
collector who has established credit with us. Those who have not sent us
their credit ratings are invited to do so. We will accept a rating from your
bank or one of the merchants with whom you deal.

While it is possible to form a worthwhile collection by buying coins
unseen, we believe that a collector would rather examine a coin before
adding it to his collection. Our approval system will enable you to do this.
When you receive approval lots from us you are under no obligation to make
a purchase. All we ask is that you report on the lot within seven days,
promptly returning coins in which you are not interested.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Each piece is guaranteed genuine. We have been careful not to over-
rate the condition of any coin. In instances where we have on hand only
one or two pieces of the coins listed, the orders first received are filled.
We cannot guarantee to supply others at the same price.

The condition of a coin is expressed as follows:

M=M1NT — A new coin never in circulation.

V.F.=VERY FINE — From circulation but no signs of wear.

F=:FINE. Slightest sign of wear but still an attractive piece.

V.C.=VERY GOOD — ^Somewhat worn but still desirable.

G=COOD — Worn but type all clear.

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SPECIAL LIST OF TWENTIETH CENTURY COINS

The reference numbers given refers to the numbers in
COINS OF THE WORLD, the Standard Catalogue
of Twentieth Century Issues.

Unless otherwise stated each coin is in mint condition.
These offers are good only as long as our present supply
lasts. When various dates are given they are of our se-
lection. When ordering give name of country and cat-
alogue number and when possible, an optional choice.

Albania

No.

23 Bronze 2 Qindar Ar. 1935 $ .15

24 Bronze 1 Qindar Ar. 1935 10

Argentine Republic

1 Nickel 20 Centavos. 1935 25

2 Nickel 10 Centavos. 1933 15

3 Nickel 5 Centavos. 1933 10

Set of three pieces $.35

Austria, Empire

9 Silver 5 Kronen. 1907. Ex. fine.... 1.75

10 Silver 5 Kronen. 1908. Ex. fine.... 2.50

11 Silver 5 Kronen. 1909. Mint 2.25

Belgian Congo

14 Yellow Nickel 5 Francs. 1936 50

Belgium

5 Nickel 25 Centimes. 1908. Fine .10

6 Nickel 10 Centimes. Various dates

Fine 05

8 Nickel 5 Centimes. Various dates.

Fine 05

20 Nickel 1 Franc. 1923. Very fine .15

22 Nickel 25 Centimes. Various dates

Fine 10

23 Nickel 10 Centimes. Various dates

Very fine 05

British Honduras

6 Bronze 1 Cent. 1904-06-09. Fine .20

10 Nickel 5 Cents. 1911-12-16-18 .15

11 Bronze 1 Cent. 1911-12-13 25

12 Bronze 1 Cent. Various dates 20

British West Africa

10 Nickel Y-2. Penny. 1912 35

12 Nickel Penny. “H” 1936 20

13 Nickel ^2 Penny “KN” 1936 15

14 Nickel 1/10 Penny. 1936 25

16 Nickel Penny. 1937 15

Bulgaria

26 Aluminum 2 Leva. 1923 30

27 Aluminum 1 Leva. 1923 30

Ceylon

1 5 Copper Cent. 1 929 20

16 Copper H Cent. 1926 15

Chinese Empire

17 Silver Half-dollar. Ex. fine 2.50

20 Silver Dollar. 1911. Fine 2.00

37 Silver Tael. 1904. Ex. fine 4.25

38 Silver Dollar. Fine 1.75

43 Silver Dollar. Very good 1.25

47 Silver Dollar. Mint 1.75

78 Silver 10 Cents. Fine 15

81 Silver 20 Cents. Ex. fine 30

104 Silver Half-dollar. Ex. fine 1.50

111 to 193 — Collection of Chinese
Copper Coins, all different. At-
tributed. Fine or better, 10
pieces 1 .25

Chinese Republic

6 Silver Dollar. 1912. Ex. fine 1.50

11 Silver Dollar. 1914. Fine 1.00

18 Silver Dollar. 1933. Mint 6,50

19 Silver Dollar. 1934. Ex. fine 1.50

36 Silver 20 Cents. 1919. Very fine .30

42 Silver Dollar. 1912. Ex, fine 2.25

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Coppers of the Chinese Republic

Attributed. All different. Average very fine
10 pieces $1.25

Costa Rica

22 Bronze 10 Centimes. 1929 10

24 Bronze 5 Centimes. 1929 05

Cyprus

12 Bronze. Y2 Piastre. Ex. fine 10

17 Nickel 1 Piastre. 1934 15

1938. Nine Piastres. George VI .65

Danzig

14 Al-Br. 10 Pfennig. 1932 15

15 Al-Br. 5 Pfennig. 1932 10

16 Bronze. 2 Pfennig. 1926 10

17 Bronze. 1 Pfennig. 1930 05

Set of 4 $.35

East Africa and Uganda

7 Aluminum 1 Cent. 1907 45

East Africa

8 Copper 10 Cents. 1935 35

9 Copper 5 Cents. 1935 25

11 Copper 10 Cents. 1936 25

12 Copper 5 Cents. 1936 20

Egypt

56 Nickel 2^ Milliemes. 1933 15

60 Bronze 1 Millieme. 1932 J5

62 Bronze Millieme. 1932 10

Set of 3 pieces $.35

Fiji

6 Nickel Penny. 1936 25

7 Silver Florin. 1937 90

8 Silver Shilling. 1937 45

9 Silver Sixpence. 1937 30

10 Nickel Penny. 1937 10

France

6 Silver 2 Francs. Various dates 40

7 Silver 1 Franc. Various dates 25

8 Silver 50 Centimes. Various dates .15

11 Silver 20 Francs. 1933. Ex. fine .90

12 Silver 10 Francs. 1929. Ex. fine .45

13, 14, 15. Al. Br. Various dates. Ex.
fine, <"hree pieces

25 Nickel 25 Centimes. 1903. Ex.

fine

26 Nickel 25 Centimes. 1904-07.

Ex. fine

27 Nickel 25 Centimes. Various dates

28 Nickel 25 Centimes. Various dates
30 Nickel 10 Centimes. Various dates

32 Nickel 5 Centimes. Various dates

33 Nickel 5 Centimes. Various dates

34 Nickel 5 Francs. 1933. Ex. fine

40 Bronze. 5 Centimes. Various dates

Fine

41 Bronze. 5 Centimes. Various dates

Fine

42 Bronze. 2 Centimes. Various dates

Fine

43 Bronze. I Centime. Various dates

Fine

Set of four, 40-41-42-43 $.30

German Empire

1

Silver

1

Mark. Various dates ....

3

Silver

Yz Mark. Various dates ....

4

Nickel

25 Pfennigs. Var. dates

5

Nickel

10 Pfennigs. Var dates

6

Nickel

Pfennigs. Various dates

8

Iron 5

Pfennigs.

1918. Fine ....

9

Zinc 1

0

Pfennigs

. 1917. Ex. fine

40

Silver

5

Marks.

1902-04. Proof

42

Silver 3

Marks. 1911. Ex. fine....

43

Silver

3

Marks.

1911

44

Silver

3

Marks.

1903. Proof ....

45

Silver

2

Marks.

191 1

46

Silver

5

Marks.

1914

47

Silver

3

Marks.

1910

66

Silver

3

Marks.

1910

68

Silver

2

Marks.

1904

93

Silver

5

Marks.

1 902. Fine

94

Silver

5

Marks.

1901

95

Silver

5

Marks.

1914

97

Silver

3

Marks.

1910

98

Silver

3

Marks.

1911

99

Silver

3

Marks.

1913

100

Silver

3

Marks.

1913

101

Silver

3

Marks.

1914

104

Silver

2

Marks.

1901

105

Silver

2

Marks.

1913

125

Silver

3

Marks.

1913

165

Silver

3

Marks.

1908

166

Silver

3

Marks.

191 1

.25

.10

.10

.10

.10

.05

.05

.05

.25

.15

.10

JO

.05

.25

.20

.15

.10

.05

.10

.10

3.25
.90

1.00

1.50

.85

2.25
.90

1.00

.65

1.25
1.25
1.35

.65

.65

.65

.65

.80

.60

.50

.75

.75

.75

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German Republic

4 Silver 5 Marks. 1932. Ex. fine .... 2.50

17 Silver 3 Marks. 1924 1.75

18 Silver 3 Marks. 1925 1.75

43 Silver 1 Mark. 1924 50

51 Aluminum 3 Marks. 1922 15

52 Aluminum 50 Pfennigs. 1921 10

54 Al. Br. 10 Pfennigs. 1924 10

60 Zinc. 10 Pfennigs. 1920. Fine 05

61 Zinc 5 Pfennigs. 1920. Fine 05

Great Britain

23 Bronze 1 Penny. Various dates.

Ex. fine 15

43 Bronze 1 Penny. Various dates.

Ex. fine 20

58 Silver Florin. 1937 1.10

70 Copper-Nickel 3 Pence. 1937 15

71, 72, 73. George VI. 3 pcs. Mint 35

Gwalior

9 Copper. 34 Anna. 1 929 20

Honduras

i 18 Bronze 1 Centavo. 1935 05

Hong Kong

8 Bronze Cent. 1904 25

15 Nickel 10 Cents. 1937 20

16 Nickel 5 Cents. 1937 10

Pair, 15 and 16 $ .25

Iceland

5 Bronze 5 Aurar. 1 926 20

I 6 Bronze 2 Aurar. 1931 15

I 7 Bronze 1 Aurar. 1931 10

I Set of 3 pieces $ .35

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i Indo China

j 9 Bronze 1 Cent. 1930 15

! 10 Bronze 34 Cent. 1935 10

I Pair. Bright Mint $ .20

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jl Iraq

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Jamaica

10

Nickel

Bronze. 1 Penny. 1937 ....

.15

1 1

Nickel

Bronze. 34 Penny. 1937....

.10

12

Nickel

Bronze. 34 Penny. 1937....

.05

Set of 3 pieces $ .25

Jersey

9

Bronze

1 /12 Shilling. 1937

.15

10

Bronze

1 /24 Shilling. 1937

.10

Pair $ .20

Kiao Chau

1

Nickel

10 Cents. Various dates.

Ex.

fine

1.75

2

Nickel

5 Cents. Various dates. Ex.

fine

1.25

Lebanon

1 Silver 50 Piastres. 1929. Fine 90

2 Silver 25 Piastres. Fine 60

3 Silver 10 Piastres. 1929-33. Fine .30

6 AI.Br. 5 Piastres. 1925. Fine 10

8 Nickel 1 Piastre. 1936. Mint 15

9 Nickel 34 Piastre. 1936. Mint 10

Lithuania

4 Silver 10 Litu 1936 2.85

5 Silver 5 Litai 1936 1.50

Luxemburg

21

Bronze

25 Centimes.

1930

... .15

22

Bronze

10 Centimes.

1930

... .10

23

Bronze

5 Centimes.

1930

... .05

Set of 3. Bright mint $ .25

Newfoundland

10 Bronze 1 Cent. 1913 20

New Guinea

1 Silver Shilling. 1935

2 Nickel Sixpence. 1935

3 Nickel Threepence. 1935

Set of 3 pieces $ .85

8 Silver 50 Fils. 1937

.85

.60

.20

.15

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New Zealand

1 Silver Crown 1935. Proof 3.25

7 Silver Half Crown. 1937 1.00

8 Silver Florin. 1937 85

9 Silver Shilling. 1937 45

10 Silver Sixpence. 1937 25

11 Silver Threepence. 1937 20

Set of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 1 1. Bright

mint 2.50

Norway

32 Bronze 5 Ore. 1937 10

33 Bronze 2 Ore. 1938 10

34 Bronze 1 Ore. 1936 05

Set of three pieces. Bright mint 20

Nigeria — British West Africa

3 Aluminum 1 /lO Penny. 1907 25

Panama

13 Bronze 1 Centesimo. 1935 10

Peru

15 Brass Half Sol. 1935 35

Portugal

11 Silver 1 Escudo. 1914 (dated

1910) Fine 2.75

12 Silver 1 Escudo. 1916. Ex. fine.... 1.35

13 Silver 50 Centavos. Various dates .65

14 Silver 20 Centavos. 1913. Fine 35

18 Silver 5 Escudos. 1933. Fine 50

26 Copper Nickel. 50 Centavos. Var.

dates. Fine 15

30 Bronze 20 Centavos. 1925 20

31 Bronze 10 Centavos. 1925 15

32 Bronze 5 Centavos. 1927 10

Set of 30, 31, 32 Bright mint 35

Portuguese India

6 Silver Rupia. 1912. Ex. fine 1.25

Roumania

26 Nickel 2 Lei. 1924. Fine 25

30 Nickel brass. 5 Lei. 1930. Fine 45

33 Nickel 100 Lei. 1936 1.25

34 Nickel 50 Lei. 1937 85

Russia, Empire

8

Silver 20 Kopecks. 1916

.35

9

Silver 15 Kopecks. 1916

.25

10

Silver 10 Kopecks. 1916

.20

Set of 3 pieces $ .65

Russia (U. S. S. R. )

24

Silver 50 Kopecks. 1922

.75

25

Silver 20 Kopecks. 1923

.35

26

Silver 15 Kopecks. 1923. Ex. fine

.25

27

Silver 10 Kopecks. 1923. Fine ....

.15

28

Silver 1 Rouble. 1924

1.85

29

Silver 50 Kopecks. 1924 or 25

.75

30

Silver 20 Kopecks. 1925. Ex. fine

.30

31

Silver 15 Kopecks. 1924. Ex. fine

.25

Sarawak

13

Bronze Half Cent 1933. Bright

mint

.10

South Africa

16

Bronze. 1 Pfennig. 1933

.15

17

Bronze Vz Penny. 1933

10

18

Bronze ^ Penny. 1 932

.10

Set of 3 pieces $ .25

Spain

12

Nickel Bronze 25 Centimes

.20

Sweden

22

Silver 2 Kroner. 1937. Proof

TOO

24

Silver 2 Kroner. 1932

.1.25

25

Silver 2 Kroner. 1938

1.25

33

Bronze 5 Ore. 1936. Proof

.15

34

Bronze 2 Ore. 1937. Proof

.10

35

Bronze 1 Ore. 1 937. Proof

.05

Set of 3 pieces 33, 34, 35. Proof

.20

Syria

1

Silver 50 Piastres. 1929. Fine

.85

4

AI.Br. 5 Piastres. 1926. Fine ....

.20

6

Nickel Bronze 1 Piastre 1933.

Fine

.15

Thibet

1 Silver Rupee. 1903. Ex. fine

1.75

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Tunis Viscayan Republic

6

Silver 20 Francs. 1935. Ex. fine..

1.75

.85

7

Silver 10 Francs. 1935. Ex. fine..

.75

1

Nickel 2 Pesetas. 1937 ....

8

Silver 5 Francs. 1935. Ex. fine....

.35

2

Nickel 1 Peseta. 1937 ....

.50

Pair of 1 and 2

1.25

Turkey

47

Silver 100 Kurus. 1934. Ex. fine

1.25

48

Silver 50 Kurus. 1935. Ex. fine ..

.75

Yemen

49

Silver 25 Kurus. 1935. Ex. fine ..

.50

51

Nickel 10 Kurus. 1936. Ex. fine ..

.25

3

Silver 4 Bogaches. Various

dates.

.40

52

Nickel 5 Kurus. Various dates. Ex.

Fine

fine

.20

53

Nickel 1 Kurus. Various dates. Ex.

Yugoslavia

fine

.15

56

Br.AI. 100 Paras. Various dates.

9

Nickel Bronze. 50 Paras.

1925.

Ex. fine

.10

Ex. fine

.15

JUST OFF THE PRESS

The 1939 Descriptive Price List

of

Publications, Coin Albums, Coin Cards and
Other Accessories

No coin collector should be without this list of standard coin-
collecting accessories. It describes all the pages and binders
for the National Coin Albums, both large and small, Paper
Money Albums, the Easy Display System, the Easy Display Coin
Cabinet and all our publications.

The use of these accessories will bring added pleasure to your
collecting. All are proven products and most have been con-
sistent sellers for over a long period of time.

Ask your nearest dealer for a copy or write direct to the pub-
lishers.

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Silver Dollars of the
Chinese Soviet

COIN TOPICS

For the last two decades agents from
Communistic Russia have been active in
many parts of China. While we have no
way of knowing the progress they have
made, we do know that coins bearing the
legend “Soviet Government of all China”
have been issued. Until recently these
coins have been almost impossible to ob-
tain. In Europe they have been selling
for $20 and $25 each. Few have appeared
on the coin market in this . country.

The obverse shows a globe with a sickle
and hammer superimposed, and the legend
“Come and Unite the Proletariat of the
Whole World.” The method used in dat-
ing the coin is of particular interest. In-
stead of following the usual Chinese cus-
tom of dating the coins as so many years
of the Republic, with 1911 as the initial
year, the Soviet authorities have used the
Christian date, and furthermore, written
it in Western fashion, ONE NINE THREE
FOUR. But since Chinese reads from right
to left the inscription actually read. Minted
in 4391.

The reverse legends are translated “Sov-
iet Government of All China” (above),
“Currency minted for Provinces of Szech-
uan and Shensi” (below), and in the cen-
ter “One Dollar”.

One of the reasons for the scarcity of
these dollars was a warning issued by the
Chinese Government that anyone found
having one in their possession would be
put to death. Consequently they disap-
peared rather suddenly.

We have a small lot of these coins that
have been in circulation but will classify as
fine or better. We offer them at:

$7.50 each

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Special Introductory Offer of
Mexican Revolutionary Coins

Our large stock of these interesting coins
makes this offer possible. We can supply
about twenty such collections.

65 Copper 5 Centavos 1914. Cat. $ .25

71 Copper 5 Centavos 1914. Cat. 1 00

72 Copper 5 Centavos 1914. Cat. 1.00

73 Copper 5 Centavos 1914. Cat. 2.00

75 Copper 1 Centavo 1914. Cat. 2.00

77 Brass 5 Centavos 1914. Cat. .50

78 Aluminum 1 Centavo 1914. Cat. .50

151 Silver 1 Peso 1915. Cat. .75

155 Copper 10 Centavos 1915. Cat. .50

156 Copper 5 Centavos 1915. Cat. .50

158 Copper 3 Centavos 1915. Cat. .75

Average condition fine, a few mint.

Eleven pieces catalogue value $9.75.

Special Price $5.00

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Canadian Proof Sets of
King George VI

This set is illustrated and described on
pages 37-38 of COINS OF THE WORLD.

It consists of the silver $1, 50, 25 and 10
Cents. Nickel 5 cents and bronze cent.

In original box as shipped from the mint.
One of the most attractive sets of modern
coins.

6 Pieces $4.50

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Large Pu Money, Circa
B. C. 720-250

One of the rarest of the Pu coins. About I
four inches long. The inscription reads,

SHU PU-TANC SHIH HUO (Superior Pu
equal to 10 coins) .

Attractively mounted in a Chinese made =
silk lined box.

Very fine and of extreme rarity.

$45.00

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Early Silver Deniers Issued by The
Carlovingian Rulers of France

Here is an opportunity to fill in the most
difficult periods in your coin cabinet. Our
supply of these coins is naturally limited so
we cannot guarantee to fill all orders. While
they last we offer the following coins at
the following prices:

Louis the Debonnaire 814-840. V. F. $2.50

Charles II, the Bald 840-878. Rennes

Mint. E. F. 1.50

Charles the Fat. 884-887. Nevers

Mint. F. 1.50

Eudes 887-898. Limoges Mint. V. F. 1,00

Charles III, the Simple. 898-923.

Melle Mint. F. 1 .75

Conrad I, the Pacifist. 937-993.

Lyon Mint. V. F. 1.25

A Rare World War Issue

In 1914 when the German army began
marching towards Paris the French Govern-
ment hastily moved the mint headquarters
to Castelsarrasin, in the South of France.
There the machinery was set up in working
order and a small supply of silver one and
two franc pieces struck off. Instead of
bearing the “A” mint-mark, which for
centuries had been used at the Paris mint,
they bore the mint-mark “G”.

A year later, when it became fairly cer-
tain that the city of Paris would not be
captured, the coining machinery was moved
north again.

After the excitement of the war had
somewhat abated, European numismatists
soon exhausted the small issue from the
Gastelsarrasin mint. Today, so scarce are
these pieces that they seldom appear on the
market.

We offer both
mint condition.

denominations in bright

2 Francs 1914

$2.00

1 Franc 1914

3.50

Pair

5.00

Duchy of Aquifaine

Silver Gros of Edward the Black Prince.

1317-1355. Bust right. 13 Gross, legend.
Very good

$.75

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Bronze Pu Money of Ancient China
Seventh to Third Centuries B. C.

There are a number of different types
and many varieties of Pu coins. We have
been fortunate in obtaining a nice selection
of these pieces, many of which are rare and
seldom offered for sale. Each of these is
attributed according to the Catalogue of
Chinese Coins in the British Museum by
Terrien De Lacouperie. All the following
pieces were issued during the Chou Dynasty,
B. C. 770-255.

Siang-yuen

An old city in Shansi, built about B. C.
320.

L. Page 34. Fig. 1 8. Ex fine $2.00

P’ing-yang

Made the capital of Han B. C. 419.

Capital of Wei after B. C. 365.

L. Page 72. Fig 26. Ex. fine $1.75

Situated east of K’ai-fung-fu in Honan.
L. Page 78. Fig. 28. Ex fine $2.00

Different variety of the preceding. Ex.

fine $1.75

L. Page 45. Fig. 21. Ex. fine

$1.25

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Another variety. Ex fine. $2.50

An-yang

City in Honan. Issued before B. C. 257.
L. Page 83. Fig 29. Ex fine $3.50

An-yang

Similar to preceding, but weighs only
one half as much.

L. Page 83. Fig. 30. Ex fine $.75

A city in south west Shantung.
L. Page 92. Fig. 36. Ex. fine

Capital city of Ts’in in Shensi.
L. Page 108. Fig 37. Ex. fine

Different variety of preceding.
L. Page 108. Fig. 38. Ex. fine

$1.25

$1.50

$.75

$1.75

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Weight Money of Ancient China

This rare type of Chinese currency is
from the old city of ’An in Shansi. Ac-
cording to Lacouperie, it was issued about
B. C. 375. It is shown on page 21, Fig. 9
of his catalogue.

Ex. fine and Rare $7.50

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Silver Denier of Henry the Liberal,
Count of Champagne, 1152-1180

Henry the Liberal, the eldest son of
Theobold II became Count of Champagne in
1 1 52. He married Mary, daughter of
Louis VII of France. In 1178 he joined

the Crusade and won much renown be-
cause of his skill and bravery. He was
taken prisoner by the Turks but was later
released. He died a few days after he re-
turned to Champagne.

Type as illustrated. Struck at the Pro-
vins mint.

Sharp Pointed Knives of
Ancient China

This unusual type of knife money was
made in the State of Yen and Chao (the
modern Provinces of Hopei and Shansi)
between the years B. C. 480-255. The
knives are very fragile and inasmuch as the
metal contains a percentage of iron they
are rarely found intact. We can supply
these rare knives in extremely fine condi-
tion.

Very fine condition $.50

$2.50 each

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Complete set of Vatican City Coins

of 1936 Issued by Pope Pius 11th

These coins are described and illustrated
on pages 222-223 of COINS OF THE
WORLD. Each set consists of the follow-
ing pieces:

COLD

100 Lire (C. of W. No. 1 )

SILVER

10 Lire (C. of W. No. 3)

5 Lire (C. of W. No. 5)

NICKEL

2 Lire (C. of W. No. 7)

1 Lire (C. of W. No. 9)

50 Centesimi (C. of W. No. 1 1 )

20 Centesimi (C. of W. No. 13)

BRONZE

10 Centesimi (C. of W. No. 15)

5 Centesimi (C. of W. No. 17)

In bright mint condition, packed in orig-
inal blue plush-lined box. An attractive
set.

9 pieces, $20.00

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Tetradrachm of Antiochus VII,
Seleucid, King of Syria, B. C.
138-129

These attractive silver portrait coins are
direct from a recent find. They show but
slight signs of circulation and were appar-
ently buried shortly after they were coined.
Though Antiochus VII reigned but nine
years his coins are not rare. Each coin in
this find was struck from a different die.
Reference, HISTORIA NUMORUM, by B. V.
Head, Page 767.

Ex fine condition $6.75

Miscellaneous Numismatic Publi-
cations, Pamphlets, Price Lists
and Catalogues

This is truly a clearance sale. We need
the space, you need the literature. So we
offer you an assortment of finely illustrated
priced catalogues, pamphlets, etc. Many
of these sold for 25 and 50 cents each.
The hundreds of beautiful half-tone illus-
trations they contain are not obtainable
elsewhere. A real start for your numis-
matic library. About 1 5 different cata-
logues. Weight about 3 pounds.

The lot for $1.00

English Twopence 1797

Weight two ounces. One of the most
handsome and largest of modern coins.

Fine $ 1 .25

Very good 75 cents

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A Commemorative Crown of
New Zealand in Proof

This crown, dated 1935 was struck to
commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi which
took place in 1 840 and which brought the
Islands under British rule. The obverse
shows the bust of King George V. and the
reverse depicts a Maori Chief and the first
governor. Captain Hobson, shaking hands.
It is one of the most striking of modern
coins. We have a few specimens in proof
condition at $3.25 each.

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Th ree Minor Coins of Lithuania

The most interesting of these three coins
is the small 1 Centas piece. Worth about
one tenth of a cent in our money it im-
mediately became popular in making do-
nations to beggars. The recipients became
so angered over its appearance that they
threw them in the water as fast as they
received them. So the government decid-
ed not to mint any more “beggar’s coins”
which cost more to manufacture than they
were worth anyway.

The obverses of the three pieces, con-
sisting of the 5 and 2 Centai and 1 Centas,
are of the same type showing the Lithuan-
ian horseman to left.

Mint Condition. 3 pieces, 20 cents.

xrx

Silver Quarter Reals of the
Republic of Guatemala

These are among the smallest silver coins
of modern times. The obverse shows the
sun over mountains. The reverse has the
value in a wreath. A quantity of these
have accumulated and we offer small col-
lections of six different varieties of differ-
ent dates between 1873 and 1896, Fine
to Mint.

6 Pieces, all different, $.50

Coins of German East Africa

This one-time German colony was situ-
ated in the east-central portion of the Afri-
can continent. It included an area of 364,-
000 square miles, nearly double the size of
Germany. The population shortly before
the World War was about 8,000,000. In
1 884 the German Colonization Society
gained a foothold there and soon other Ger-
man companies were formed to exploit the
country. In 1888 the German East Africa
Company assumed control over a large ter-
ritory. But the Germans, because of their
lack of diplomacy, were disliked by the nat-
ives. Revolts were frequent and during the
next two decades over 1 00,000 natives
lost their lives resisting the advance of Ger-
man civilization. The loss of this colony
after the World War was a severe setback
to Germany. It is still one of the import-
ant causes of the present unrest in central
Europe.

The first coins were issued in 1890 by
the German East Africa Company. In 1904
the German Government saw fit to claim
the territory as a part of the Empire and
the regular coinage for German East Africa
began. The coins issued by the Company
were all struck at the Berlin mint and bear
the “A” mint mark. As a German colony
the coins bear the mint marks of the Berlin
(A) and Hamburg ()) mints. Some coins
were made at the Tabora mint in Africa
and bear the mint mark “T”.

German East Africa Company

Silver 2 Rupees 1893 Fine $1.50

Silver 1 Rupee 1890 Proof 1.25

Silver Rupee 1891 Proof 75

Silver ^ Rupee 1891 Proof 50

German East Africa

5 Silver Rupee, various dates. Ex fine .75

6 Silver 1^2 Rupee, var. dates. Ex fine .50

7 Silver Rupee, var. dates. Ex fine .35

12 Bronze Yt. Heller, var. dates, fine 15

14 Brass 20 Hellers, 1916. Ex. fine .35

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New Coins of Australia Showing
Portrait of King George VI

This handsome set of seven coins inclu-
des the silver crown, florin, shilling, six-
pence and threepence. Bronze penny and
halfpenny. All are dated 1938 with the
exception of the crown, which is dated ’37.

Mint condition, 7 pieces $3.35

A Portrait Coin of
Sir Isaac Newton

Many of the necessity coins struck in
England towards the end of the 1 8th cent-
ury were of a commemorative nature. Por-
traits of famous men and women are fre-

quent and such coins fill an important gap
in a collection of portrait coins. We have
a number of farthings on hand, dated 1793,
of this famous natural philosopher who lived
from 1642 to 1727.

As illustrated. Bright mint red, $.75

>cCX

New Minor Coin of Great Britain

Issued by King George VI

Copper Nickel 3 pence, 1937
Bronze Penny, 1937
Bronze Halfpenny, 1938
Bronze Farthing, 1937

Set of four coins in bright mint condition
35 cents

>crx

Set of Th ree Italian Copper Coins
Of Victor Emanuel III, Dated 1861

We recently bought a small find of these
coins consisting of three denominations, the
5, 2 and 1 Centisimi. The dies for these
pieces were engraved by the famous artist,
Giuseppe Ferraris of Turin. His signature
appears on the coins. These pieces all bear
the Milan mint mark.

Mint, red condition, 3 pieces 35 Cents

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Silver Cros Tournois of Philip IV
of France 1268-1314

This king known as “le Bel” or ‘‘the
Fair” was the son of Philip III and his wife
Isabella of Aragon. His reign which began
in October 1285, is one of the most mo-
mentous in the history of Mediaeval Eur-
ope. During it, the papacy was brought
under control, the powerful order of the

Temp'e was destroyed and foundation laid
for the national Monarchy of France. Yet
Philip was an enigma to his friends as well
as to his enemies. A contemporary des-
cribed him as ‘‘the handsomest man in the
world, but unable to do anything but stare
fixedly at people without saying a word”.
Others describe him as amiable, modest
and pious.

The coins he struck are among the fin-
est of that period. We offer silver Cros
Tournois as illustrated.

Very fine condition $1.50....

xrx

Back Numbers of the
Coin Collector’s journal

In going over our store room stock we
uncovered a number of back copies of the
Coin Collector’s Journal. Each edition of
this magazine contains a wealth of numis-
matic information. Many contain complete
articles of real importance. We cannot
supply individual back copies or complete
unbound yearly volumes. But to clear these
extra copies out we offer,

10 Different Issues, 75 cents

Coins of the North China
Tsi Tung Government

On November 25th, 1935 the Tsi Tung
Government became independent of the
National Government of China. Situated in
the North of China with Tunghsien as its
capital it comprises about 15,000 square
miles adjoining the Great Wall. The popu-
lation is about four millions. The leaders
of the government are mostly Pro-japanese.
Whether it will remain as an independent
government, become a possession of japan
or revert to the rule of the National Chinese
Republic, is not possible to anticipate.

We have been fortunate in obtaining the
first coins of this new division. The 20,
10 and 5 cent pieces are of nickel, the 1
and Yz cent pieces are bronze. On the ob-
verse of the 20 and 10 cent denominations
is portrayed the pagoda tower that is on
the Great Wall near Tunghsien. All the
pieces are dated 1937 and were struck at
the Osaka mint in japan. We offer the
complete set of 5 pieces in bright mint con-
dition.

85 cents

xrx

Abbey of Souvigny, France

Silver denier issued about 1 200 A. D.
Saint facing. 13 Cross.

Very good condition $.50

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Zinc Coins of Annam

Annam is among the few countries
that have used zinc as a coinage metal.
These zinc coins are not rare but are little
known to average collectors because of the
difficulty in classifying them. Because of
their similarity in style, they are often con-
fused with Chinese and Japanese coins. A
small shipment of these coins have come in
and we offer the following pieces.

Nguyen Dynasty

Emperor Cia Long. 1802-1820. 1 Cash

Emperor Minh Mang. 1820-1841. 1 Cash

Emperor Tu Due. 1847-1883. 1 Cash

Types as illustrated. Collection of 3
Pieces in Very Good condition 25 Cents

x=x

The Republic of France

Silver 50 Centimes 1 850. Beautiful
head of Liberty by E. A. Oudine. Reverse,
value and date in wreath. The only year
of issue.

Thin Cardboard Stamp money of
Russia

Issued during the scarcity of regular cur-
rency in 1915. Similar in type to the reg-
ular commemorative stamp issue of 1913.
We can supply the 1 5 and 20 Kopeck de-
nominations in very fine condition, as il-
lustrated. These stamps are not gummed.

Nicholas I Alexander I

Pair 25 Cents

Blocks of 4 stamps, either denom-
ination 75 Cents

xrx

Philippine Commemorative Coins

Issued in 1936 to commemorate the est-
ablishment of the Commonwealth, Novem-
ber 15th, 1935. Silver Peso showing ju-
gate busts of President Roosevelt and Pres-
ident Quezon. Silver Peso with busts of
Governor Murphy and President Quezon.
Silver 50 Centavos with facing busts of
Murphy and Quezon.

Bright Mint Condition

3 pieces $7,50

(Catalogue value, $9.00)

Philippine Islands

Under the United States

Proof Set of 1 906

1 Silver 1 Peso
3 Silver 50 Centavos
5 Silver 20 Centavos
8 Silver 10 Centavos
10 Nickel 5 Centavos
1 2 Bronze 1 Centavo
1 3 Bronze Yi Centavo

Mint condition, 25 Cents

7 pieces. Proof

$4.50

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Will hold approximately 500 coins

The cabinet that every coin collector has wanted. Designed by a
coin collector and built by one of the oldest coin cabinet manu-
facturers in the United States. The trays, measuring 6 by 7^
inches inside are designed to hold nine of the large Easy Display
Blocks or eighteen of the smaller size. If it is necessary or desir-
able two layers of blocks can be placed in each tray thus doubling
the Cabinet’s capacity. Finest material and workmanship
throughout. Every joint is reinforced. Strong steel lock with two
keys. Can be carried anywhere. Weight 21 pounds: Outside mea-
surements: 12 inches high, 10 inches wide and 15 inches long.
Finished in the finest quality brown leatherette. The Easy Display
Blocks are not included with Cabinet.

PRICE $25.00

Forwarding Charges Extra

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Now Ready

New 1939 Edition of

THE STANDARD CATALOGUE OF
UNITED STATES COINS
AND CURRENCY

From 1652 to Present Day

Early American Coins, United States Cold, Silver and
Copper Coins, Private Cold Coins, Commemorative
Issues, Merchants Tokens, Hard Times Tokens, En-
cased Postage Stamps, Civil War Tokens, Colonial and
Continental Currency, United States Notes and Frac-
tional Currency, Confederate and Southern State
Notes.

Giving the average valuation among collectors and
dealers. With over one thousand illustrations.

Compiled and Published by

WAYTE RAYMOND, Inc.

Large octavo, cloth. Bound uniform with ^‘Coins
of the World.” Price $2.50. Postage extra. Shipping
weight 2 lbs.

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Special Collection of
Twentieth Centnry Coins

50 Coins of 50 Different Countries

Silver — Copper — Nickel

Mostly in bright mint condition

We offer this collection as a special inducement to collectors
interested in modern coins of the world. Each coin is attributed
in a separate envelope. Many of them are scarce and no longer
obtainable from the original source.

If you were to travel to each of these countries to buy the'
coins individually your total expenses under ordinary circum-
stances would be over $10,000. Or if you were to write 50
correspondents it would cost you at least $10 for postage and
about $25 in labor. And that does not include the trouble you
cause your 50 correspondents, nor the cost of the coins them-
selves.

Though you may be a specialist in a particular series of coins,
owning this little collection will add untold pleasure to your
collecting. Your friends may not be interested in your collec-
tion of die-breaks or dates, but show them 50 coins of 50 differ-
ent countries and immediately you have captured their interest.

Our world-wide connections enable us to offer this collection
at an amazingly low cost. Like all of our coins, these will be
sent on approval to collectors who have established credit with
us.

The Collection of 50 Coins From
50 Different Countries

Post Free $5.00